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Stu Cook and Doug Clifford never thought to reclaim their rock and roll legacy until after it had been taken away from them. As the rhythm section for Creedence Clearwater Revival, they laid the foundation for some of the most enduring hits of the late-1960s and early '70s, from the swamp rock of "Proud Mary" and the folky twang of "Down on the Corner," to the blistering heat of "Fortunate Son." When that band disintegrated in 1974 – one of the nastiest break-ups in rock history – they were left almost entirely estranged from front man and songwriter John Fogerty. The band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 was...

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Stu Cook and Doug Clifford never thought to reclaim their rock and roll legacy until after it had been taken away from them.
As the rhythm section for Creedence Clearwater Revival, they laid the foundation for some of the most enduring hits of the...

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National recording artists, arts and crafts and great food abound at many of the festivals held throughout Hampton Roads. Here's a sampling from our region:
JUNE
Hampton Blackbeard Festival.
June 5-7. Authentic re-enactment of the Golden Age of Piracy...

Slurp an oyster, talk like a pirate, celebrate diversity, relax to music, support a local artist.
JUNE
Norfolk Harborfest. June 11-13. One of the region's largest festivals. National and local music acts, Parade of Sail, food and crafts. Town Point...

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